2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS review from North America
"Gets you where you need to go, but seriously consider buying a new car after 20,000 miles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes/Rotors have been replaced three times since I bought the car.
Paint chips easily.
General comments?
I am finding that the brakes put on Cavaliers before 2003 are horrible! I have had mine replaced five times since I have owned the car. The rotors have been replaced three times, and the brake pads have been replaced twice as much. Whenever I took it back to the dealer, they would just resurface the rotors, replace the brake pads and I would be on my way. Two months later, back in the service shop. After 18,000 miles, they no longer replaced anything telling me I would have to pay for them. I understand warranties and everything, but if you would fix them right the first couple times, this kind of situation wouldn't happen.
I am currently in the process of saving for a new car.
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| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 559 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50545 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2005 |